# The Old Oak (2023)

> A pub landlord and a Syrian refugee form an unlikely bridge between a struggling former mining community and the newcomers it fears.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/897387

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ken Loach
- Cast: Dave Turner, Ebla Mari, Claire Rodgerson, Trevor Fox, Chris McGlade, Col Tait, Jordan Louis, Chrissie Robinson
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19883634/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: humanistic, melancholic, empathetic, thoughtful evening, social justice film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of community resilience in the face of change and adversity.

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